Fanny Berk Strikes Back

The Misadventures of a Reluctant Hero: An Action-Packed Suspense Story of Courage and Friendship

Published by Catalyst Ember Press LTD..

ISBN:
978-1-06-928481-5
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Looking for a gripping mystery thriller with heart, grit, and unforgettable characters?

For ALL AGES, teens (YA) and adults, Fanny Berk Strikes Back delivers high-stakes suspense, fierce action, and a powerful emotional journey.

A breakout novel that blends crime, coming of age, and page-turning suspense

Fifteen-year-old Fanny Berk just wants to disappear. After a violent attack on her family, she retreats into silence, shadow, and karate—her armor against a world she no longer trusts. She trains relentlessly, stays under the radar, and keeps everyone out.

But when Fanny intervenes to stop a brutal act of bullying, everything changes.

That single moment of heroism draws her into a dangerous criminal underworld—where justice is risky, truth is slippery, and survival isn’t guaranteed.

As threats escalate, Fanny discovers she’s not as alone as she thinks. A misfit group of classmates—and a wildly loyal rescue dog—step up to stand by her side.

Together, they’ll …

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Well, that escalated quickly!

I’m a sucker for a story with a reluctant (s)hero, and Fanny’s inner voice coaxing her into doing all the right things from standing up against bullies to eventually fighting crime (I did say things escalated quickly, didn’t I?) totally fits the bill.

My favorite part of this fast-paced, entertaining adventure was getting to know Fanny and her family and friends, who all brought not only excellent banter to the table but their own, individual skills and strenghts.

While I found some aspects a bit over the top (must be nice to have all these resources to throw at the problem at hand), I enjoyed the family (and found-family) dynamics. And Buddy did a stellar job stealing his way into Fanny’s heart (and mine).